Solvang Upper Middle School serves 316 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
316 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
41%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
58%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Solvang Upper Middle School?
316 students attend Solvang Upper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Solvang Upper Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solvang Upper Middle School?
Solvang Upper Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Solvang Upper Middle School offer ?
Solvang Upper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Solvang Upper Middle School part of?
Solvang Upper Middle School is part of Solvang Elementary School District.
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